by Ted Hoyt | Jul 21, 2017
As we age, it becomes more and more important to ensure that our preferences regarding end-of-life care are known and respected. One legal option is to establish an advance directive such as a living will. Below is information on the types of advance directives, how...
by Reardon Stanford | Jul 14, 2017
In Louisiana, joint custody is presumed to be in the best interests of the children and is regularly awarded. Sole custody, on the other hand, is still awarded but is far less common. In this blog, we’ll define the role of a domiciliary parent as it relates to joint...
by Ted Hoyt | Jun 2, 2017
There are times when taxpayers may disagree with a decision reached by the IRS. In most situations, the matter can be settled within the system. However, when the parties cannot come to an agreement, the taxpayer may choose to file with the U.S. Tax Court to appeal...
by Reardon Stanford | May 10, 2017
What Is a Custody Plan? A “custody plan,” or “custody agreement,” is a parenting plan endorsed by both parents. It includes a custody or visitation schedule (including a holiday schedule, if applicable) and often also includes a plan for dealing with any conflicts...
by Ted Hoyt | Jul 28, 2015
WHAT IS A LIVING TRUST? Living Trusts are a type of trust that a person can establish during life into which all or most of a person’s property is transferred. It is a separate legal entity not unlike a corporation, partnership or limited liability company. By the...
by Reardon Stanford | Jul 7, 2015
We have talked about getting a divorce in Louisiana and the divorce procedure but what about fault? Now, I mentioned above you don’t have to prove fault to obtain a divorce. That’s true, but there are still some fault grounds to obtain a divorce, regardless of whether...
